How To Fish And Conserve At The Same Time

There are those who believe that fishing is cruel and question the wisdom of allowing

millions of anglers all over the world into lakes and oceans where they catch far more fish than is necessary, thus endangering the species.

Critics of fishing will point to commercial trawlers being let loose in the ocean or trawling vessels playing havoc with the supply of fish in local lakes using equipment like downriggers which are extremely successful when it comes to catching fish. Yet there are anglers who love the fresh air and the thrill of catching something before throwing it back into the water.

Yes, catching and releasing is gaining in popularity amongst those who love fishing but love fish even more.

These individuals enjoy the whole process of fishing. They love the casting of the line, the fitting of the bait on the hook as well as the long peaceful wait for something to bite.

They gain great satisfaction from knowing that they can catch and release as many fish as they like without ever having to worry about damaging the future of fishing. This is in stark contrast to those who have a really successful day catching fish using downriggers and keeping their legal limit of fish even if they won't eat them all.

Catching and releasing a fish is not as easy as reeling them in and throwing them back however. Fish are delicate and fragile and will die quickly after being released if done incorrectly.

Removing the hook too quickly could cause serious damage to the fish with the protective slime of the creature being of particular importance to their wellbeing. This slime stops them getting infections and suffering diseases but if it is damaged by rough handling on the angler's part, this protection will be compromised and the fish will die.

Avoid removing the fish from the water for excessive periods of time for obvious reasons. Fish are used to the pressure that water exerts on them and they use the water to create oxygen by passing it though their bodies.

Removing them from the water places great stress upon them as they are unable to cope with the sudden loss of pressure. In this way there are the opposite of humans as our bodies would be crushed if we went too deep underwater.

The fish will be drowning in air like we would in water so try not to waste time taking pictures with your catch. In this instance you should have the camera ready before taking the unfortunate fish out of the water and quickly return them to their natural habitat. If you really want to play it safe, remove the hook while the fish is still in the water.

So you don't necessarily have to kill the fish when you catch it. If you are concerned about keeping the fish population up for future generations you can follow the above tips and keep the waters teeming with fish.

Enjoy all the fun of fishing without feeling any guilt.

by: Kirsty Hale

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